Wellington Shire Council is fined over dumping
THE Environmental Protection Authority has fined Wellington Shire Council $8261 over truckloads of waste found dumped on a property at Gormandale.
EPA described the material...
Stratford man faces numerous charges after allegedly speeding and threatening police
A 20-YEAR-old Stratford man was arrested and had his vehicle impounded after three alleged incidents on Thursday of last week.
Police alleged the vehicle he...
Vat fire prompts emergency response at McDonald’s, Sale
EMERGENCY services rushed to McDonald's in York St, Sale, on Monday following reports of a vat fire in the kitchen.
Firefighters were called to the...
Mask rules to be relaxed
THE requirement to wear masks indoors will be eased from 11.59pm Thursday night.
Restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne will be brought into line with regional Victoria,...
Employers report worker shortages
THE high employment rate in regional Victoria is causing headaches for many Gippsland businesses, with the resulting labour shortage and 'pick and choose' attitude...
Workers from Vanuatu getting a helping hand
AGRICULTURAL workers from Vanuatu are getting a helping hand to navigate the often confusing rights, obligations and entitlements that come with being seasonal workers.
Seasonal...
Seeking support for safe harbour at Loch Sport
LOCH Sport business and tourism advocates hope a new, privately-funded beach webcam will add momentum to a long-standing push for a safe harbour in...
Special Stratford girl taking part in Ride for Autism fundraiser
STRATFORD couple Kirstin and Steve have met a few hurdles in their parenting challenges, but are clearing the jumps in the best way they...
Sale woman Kerry Vaughn has been nominated for a Fred Hollows award
SALE resident Kerryn Vaughan has been nominated in the first ever Fred Awards, which recognise everyday humanitarianism in Australia.
The Fred Awards celebrate people who...
NAIDOC Week a chance to help heal Country
THIS week is NAIDOC Week — an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to come together, connect to culture and Country, and...
GERF has already helped out to the tune of more than $300,000
GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund has so far raised more than $343,700 in its current appeal, and $307,00 has already been distributed to 125 families...
Flood clean-up money for Wellington Shire
WELLINGTON Shire will be among Victorian municipalities to receive state government funding for flood and storm clean-up.
To bolster recovery efforts being undertaken by local...
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GLaWAC celebrates culture and country during NAIDOC Week in Stratford
MORE than 1500 people from across Gippsland attended GLaWAC’s annual NAIDOC Family Day in Stratford last Thursday, with First Nations community, their families, and...
